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Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House Inc, New York, 1972.

Price: US$37.50 + shipping

Condition: Fair

Description: Withdrawn library copy with stamps, markings and pocket. Spine tilt, tears to top spine. Dust jacket in brodart, tears, top 1/3" spine missing, torn, else good+.

Seller: Take Five Books, Ashland, OR, U.S.A.

John Irving. The Water-Method Man. Random House December 1972, 1972.

Price: US$65.00 + shipping

Description: Stated first edition with Random House's number line starting with 2, per their bizarre method. Jacket brodarted and not price-clipped, though it does have tears and stains. The boards are also stained. Text clean, binding tight.

Seller: Montclair Book Center, Montclair, NJ, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House (NY), 1972.

Price: US$69.42 + shipping

Condition: Fair

Description: Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.4

Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House (NY), 1972.

Price: US$69.42 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.4

Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man Irving, John. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$77.13 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description:

Seller: DeckleEdge LLC, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$91.32 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description:

Seller: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. New York: Random House, 1972.

Price: US$99.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: First Edition, hardcover. 365 pages. Very good, a little edgewear, in a very good minus dust jacket (in fresh mylar protector) with light soiling, a mostly-closed tear on the rear, and a minor crease on the rear inner flap, overall a nice, clean copy. Author's second book; scarce thus.

Seller: Silicon Valley Fine Books, Sunnyvale, CA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$100.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: 365p, octavo. A very good copy in a very good + jacket. Top edge of text block foxed and lightly soiled. Previous owner's bookplate pasted to first free end paper. Minor wear to edges of boards. Jacket is lightly foxed on verso, with minor wear to spine ends and corners.

Seller: Old New York Book Shop, ABAA, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.

John Irving. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$100.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: New York: Random House, 1972. First Edition. Octavo. 365 pp. Illustrated dust jacket with "$6.95" price present. Navy and yellow boards stamped in blue and orange. Jacket rubbed along edges with one short closed tears along top edge of front panel; thin band of smudging to rear. Boards with mild shelfwear and a few inoffensive scuffs and spots. Binding is sound and pages unmarked. A Very Good and collectible copy of the author's second novel.

Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, DC, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$100.00 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: The dust jacket is beginning to yellow. The back dust jacket is showing a water mark.

Seller: Chudney Books, Briarcliff Manor, NY, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$120.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: The author's second book. First edition (stated, with a number line ending in 2, which is how the publisher identifies first printings). Library discard stamp on the front free endpaper (no other library markings; this may have been a donated book). Jacket with short tears to edges. A presentable copy.

Seller: Downtown Brown Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York New York, 1972.

Price: US$124.50 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Book is tight, square and clean and is a stated "First Edition" with the obligatory Random House number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 depicting a True First Printing. The page block has some age toning, not uncommon for the age of the book and a small closed tear at the bottom of page 137. Boards a clean and bright. The mylar protected DJ is price-intact ($6.95) and has edge wear to the superior spine edge and slight darkening to the inferior spine edge. There are NO tears.

Seller: Herrick Books, Austin, MN, U.S.A.

Irving, John. THE WATER-METHOD MAN. Random House [1972], New York, 1972.

Price: US$125.00 + shipping

Description: Octavo, cloth backed boards. The author's second novel. Price stamped to upper front free end paper, a nearly fine copy in a very good to nearly fine price clipped dust jacket with mild shelf wear to spine ends and edges, a few stress creases to the front panel and a small stain to the lower front panel. (22929)

Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$125.00 + shipping

Description: Close to fine with slight soiling to top edge, in near fine dust jacket with a small dent at bottom of spine.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 365 pp

Seller: Beasley Books, ABAA, ILAB, MWABA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$125.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: First edition of the author's second book, hardcover, has a light lean to the binding, very slight bumps to spine ends and cover corners, mild sunning to head of book, and a hint of waving to text block, otherwise a solid, bright VG copy in a like dust jacket, which has very slight bumps to spine ends and corners, some mild edgewear with very faint rubbing to the covers, and a hint of faint sunning to the spine. Jacket is wrapped in a removable Mylar cover.

Seller: Fahrenheit's Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$130.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: First edition 1st printing, Very Good book with soft spine ends, touch of fraying bottom of spine, light ink marking top of front end page, mild rubbing bottom corner front board, along with slight slant, in a Very Good jacket that has light edge and corner wear, age yellowing along edges, mild rubbing most noticeable back panel, a number of light overwrite impressions back panel. Irving's second novel.

Seller: Squid Ink Books, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$135.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: First edition, first printing (stated first edition & number row starting with 2). Slight rubbing at top corners of yellow boards. Half-inch line marked at bottom of one page, and trace of erasure on front free endpaper. Dust jacket, with price intact, has a crease along folds.

Seller: Old Algonquin Books, Arvada, CO, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$135.00 + shipping

Description: Tight and square. Light foxing to top of page edges. Former owners signature on fep. Otherwise book is very clean and as new. In mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Seller: Timothy Norlen Bookseller, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House; (1972), NY, 1972.

Price: US$150.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First printing of the author's second book, near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Top edge and foredge of page block have very light spotting, and top edge of both boards slightly darkened. The jacket has minor soiling along the top edge, and a couple of small wrinkles near the bottom of the spine. A tight, square copy with no names or other markings in the book. $6.95 price is present on front flap.

Seller: Tulsa Books, Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$175.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Hardcover, 365 pp. Very slight bump to heel of spine and bottom corners, still a tight near fine copy in a near fine price clipped dust jacket (light creasing to heel of spine and very minor soiling to a a jacket that is plagued by soiling). A really nice copy of Irving's second book.

Seller: Books Again, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$175.00 + shipping

Description: Black cloth, slight foxing to top edge, small lean, faint crayon mark on endpaper; a near-fine copy in fine dust jacket.

Seller: Thomas A. Goldwasser Rare Books (ABAA), CHESTER, CT, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Random House Inc, 1972.

Price: US$175.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Very good in a very good dust jacket. First Edition stated on the copyright page with the number line 98765432. Moderate foxing along the top and foredge, as well as on the paste downs and front endpages. Slight fading along the top edge of the boards. Dust jacket has original price of $6.95 printed on the front flap, but this has been marked over slightly. Jacket also shows some foxing and tanning, but is otherwise intact and uncreased.

Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water Method Man. NY. Random House., 1972.

Price: US$175.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Very clean and very tight first edition in dust jacket. No writing, bookplates, etc.

Seller: The Bookroom, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$184.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Inscribed by author. VG yellow boards with blue lettering along spine. Binding and hinges tight and square; contents clean and unmarked except author's inscription on a front endpaper "For John, John Irving". VG dust jacket not price clipped; light rubbing along edges; slight yellowing on spine. 365pp. Foxing top page edge. Stated 1st edition. All items carefully packed to avoid damage from moisture and rough handling.

Seller: Imperial Books and Collectibles, Wauwatosa, WI, U.S.A.

John Irving. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$200.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First edition, first printing of Irving's scarce second book–"brutal reality and hallucination, comedy and pathos. A rich, unified tapestry" (Time). New York: Random House, 1972. Publisher's original navy cloth over yellow paper boards stamped in blind, spine lettered in metallic blue; pp. (x), 365, [2]. A near fine copy in a near fine, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains sturdy and square, minimal wear to boards, internally clean and fine. Jacket shows minor shelfwear, rubbing and toning, protected in archival mylar. A very presentable copy.

Seller: Kevin Sell, The Rare Book Sleuth, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$200.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: 365 p. The Water Method Man is the second published novel by Irving. A little-known fact about this novel is that Irving, for a time, considered making the "Old Low Norse" poem, "Akthelt and Gunnel", into his actual second novel. It was going to be called, "Love Among the Greths". But after reading about Walker Percy's novel, "Love Among the Ruins", Irving abandoned the whimsical idea and wrote the now-published novel. Slight foxing to top edge and with a crease to front jacket flap, otherwise clean and tight. [Loc.12]

Seller: ReREAD Books & Bindery, Little Rock, AR, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, NY, 1972.

Price: US$250.00 + shipping

Description: Stated first edition half bound in dark blue cloth and yellow blind st amped boards with metallic blue spine lettering. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. The book is bright, clean and unmarked. The dust ja cket has a less than 1cm closed edge tear on the top of the rear panel . Some rubs to the head and base of its spine. Light dust soiling to t he panels. Irving's second novel.

Seller: Dearly Departed Books, Alliance, OH, U.S.A.

Irving, John. THE WATER-METHOD MAN. Random House [1972], New York, 1972.

Price: US$250.00 + shipping

Description: Octavo, cloth backed boards. The author's second novel. Mild foxing to endpapers, a fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a small closed tear at the upper left front panel and a touch of shelf wear to head of the spine panel. (15227)

Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$275.00 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: First edition, first printing. In Good condition, in a Good price clipped dust jacket. Label removal ghost to front free end paper. Light edge wear, remainder dot to bottom side of page block. The dust jacket is price clipped and shows sunning, rubbing edge wear, short tears, and a slit to the surface of the front panel.

Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.

IRVING, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, NY, 1972.

Price: US$275.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: His second book, which, like his first, sold about 6000 copies. A touch of sunning to the spine crown; still a fine copy in a fine, price-clipped dust jacket with a hint of shelf wear at the crown. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings.

Seller: Ken Lopez Bookseller, ABAA (Lopezbooks), Hadley, MA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water Method Man. Random House [1972], New York, 1972.

Price: US$275.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: 8vo. [12], 3-365, [7] pp. Half navy cloth over yellow paper boards with orange decorations on the front board and blue lettering on the spine. Price of $6.95 on front flap of dust jacket. Ahearn APG 002a. Irving's second novel. A Near Fine book in a Very Good or better dust jacket with a small crease to the front flap and a thin scratch to the front panel.

Seller: Evening Star Books, ABAA/ILAB, Madison, WI, U.S.A.

John Irving. The Water-Method Man. Random House, (1972), New York:, 1972.

Price: US$275.00 + shipping

Description: First Printing Fine in 1/2 black cloth and bright, yellow covered boards with metallic blue text stamped on the spine and with decorated embossing to the yellow paper on the front board. An octavo o 8 1/4 by 5 3/4 inches with a stamped purple "H" on the first free end page. In a very near fine, unclipped dust jacket with a 1/2 inch closed tear and 1/16 inch chip from the upper edge of the spine area and small minor marks on the front panel. 365 pages of text. The author's second book and rather uncommon in such nice condition.

Seller: Town's End Books, ABAA, Deep River, CT, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A., 1972.

Price: US$275.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Published in New York by Random House in 1972. First Edition stated on copyright page and number sequence 98765432. Book very good, foxing on top edges. DJ fine. DJ price reads "$6.95"

Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$280.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line (ending in a 2); A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only light rubbing to the panel spine ends and edges. An outstanding copy of this novel, the author's 2nd published work; uncommon in this condition. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($6.95 intact), not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA, Tomball, TX, U.S.A.

JohnIrving. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$295.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: Fine Copy In Like Jacket.First Edition/First printing.2nd book. Excellent Fresh Copy.

Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA, ILAB, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$299.99 + shipping

Condition: As New

Description: First Edition, First Printing (Full Number Line). Not price-clipped ($6.95 price intact). Published by Random House, 1972. Octavo. Dark blue cloth over yellow-embossed boards stamped in bright blue. Book is like new; clean and crisp with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with some light shelf wear and a light crease on left flap. Small nick along back panel top edge. A fine copy of Irving's second novel. Classic jacket art by Hal Seigal. ISBN: 0394473329. 365 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.

Seller: Southampton Books, Southampton, NY, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man.. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$300.00 + shipping

Description: First edition of Irving's second book. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket design by Hal Seigal. An exceptional example. The main character of John Irving's second novel, written when the author was twenty-nine, is a perpetual graduate student with a birth defect in his urinary tract--and a man on the threshold of committing himself to a second marriage that bears remarkable resemblance to his first. "Three or four times as funny as most novels" (The New Yorker).

Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.

Irving, John.. The Water-Method Man.. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$300.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First Printing. A Fine copy in a Fine jacket, not price-clipped. 365pp. Q17719

Seller: Compass Rose Books, ABAA-ILAB, Kensington, CA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$325.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: A very good first edition in a good dust jacket with prior owners bookplate and stamp.

Seller: The Lost Bookstore, Spartanburg, SC, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, U.S.A., 1972.

Price: US$325.03 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Near fine (very light foxing on top edge, spot on front board) in Fine dust jacket. A highl;y collectible copy of the author's 3rd book!

Seller: Bob's Rare Books, Haddonfield, NJ, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$350.00 + shipping

Description: First edition, first printing. [viii], 365, [3] pp. Bound in publisher's cloth and paper-covered boards, front stamped in orange, spine lettered in metallic blue. Fine in Near Fine price-clipped dust jacket. A very clean, bright copy of the author's second novel.

Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.

IRVING, John.. The Water-Method Man.. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$350.00 + shipping

Description: 365 pp. 8vo, publisher's cloth-backed boards in dust jacket. First edition. A fine copy in a bright, sharp jacket with one 3/8" closed tear to the top of the front panel.

Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$375.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: 6906 copies printed

Seller: beat book shop, Boulder, CO, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. New York: Random House, 1972, 1972.

Price: US$375.00 + shipping

Description: Published in New York by Random House in 1972. First Edition is stated on the copyright page. Book fine except for slight spotting, and slight fading along top and bottom edges. DJ fine except for slight fading and spotting on front and back cover, slight rubbing on corners, and creasing on top edge of spine. DJ price is crossed out with black pen however the price is still readable and reads "$6.95"

Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.

IRVING, John. The Water Method Man [Water-Method Man]. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$385.00 + shipping

Description: First Printing. Octavo; half yellow paper over navy blue cloth, with titles stamped in blue foil on spine and blindstamped illustration in dark yellow on front panel; dustjacket; 365pp, [1]. Bookplate signed by Irving is loosely laid in. Light rubbed to along lower board edges, else very Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped, with light wear at spine ends and a touch of yellowing to upper and lower edges; Near Fine. A quite presentable copy of the author's sscarce second book, produced in small numbers.

Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$394.99 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: Signed by John Irving on a card neatly glued to half title page. Stated first edition. Bottom forecorners and spine head slightly softened. The unclipped jacket in mylar has very mild edgewear. ; 8.50 X 5.70 X 1.50 inches; Signed by Author

Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$395.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: 365 pages. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket design by Honi Werner. His 2nd book and only 6906 copies printed. Fine book in a fine dust jacket. A beautiful copy!

Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. N.Y.: Random House, 1972.

Price: US$400.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: 1st printing stated. Unclipped DJ shows light overall wear and a bit of toning to edges. Inscribed by Irving to p/o on title page (at a New York event). Nice copy of author's second novel. 367 pages.

Seller: Washington Square Autographed Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.

John Irving. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$425.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: A fine un-read copy of the author's second book. Book is exceptionally tight with no fading or markings. The dust jacket is fine with no chips, tears, creasing, or fading and the price of $6.95. Photos on request.

Seller: IEBOOKMAN, PRESCOTT, AZ, U.S.A.

John Irving. The Water-Method Man. Random House, 1972.

Price: US$425.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: Signed by the Author on the title page. First Printing

Seller: Brooklyn Rare Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.

Irving, John.. The Water-Method Man.. NY. Random House. 1972., 1972.

Price: US$425.00 + shipping

Description: First Edition. Irving's scarce 2nd novel. Only 6,906 cc printed. VG+/VG- in dark blue cloth spine stamped in electric light blue and yellow paper-covered boards. Very clean and tight. In a lightly soiled white dustjacket printed in black, blue, and green with a touch of wrinkling to the top of the spine. Rear panel has photo of Irving with drooping mustache and reviewers' praise for his first novel, Setting Free the Bears. First Edition.

Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.

John Irving. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$450.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine book with evidence of erasure used on front flyleaf in a nearly fine, priced, dust jacket with some creasing to the upper edges. Signed by the author on the title page. Publishers compliments sheet laid in.Ticket to the author signing laid in.

Seller: MDS BOOKS, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House Inc, 1972.

Price: US$455.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: A nice First Edition, First printing of John Irving's second book. With number line 98765432 and "First Edition" indicative of a Random House first printing. The book is in fine condition with navy blue cloth and bright yellow boards, but for touches of soil on the top edge and a soiled spot on the bottom edge. 365 pp. The near fine dustjacket is clipped with "6/72" on the rear flap. There is overall light yellowing to the white panels and touches of wear at the spine ends but overall complete and quite attractive. Irving went on to write "The World According to Garp," "The Cider House Rules," and "A Prayer for Owen Meany." A nice copy of this early Irving book.

Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, New York, 1972.

Price: US$474.38 + shipping

Description: Very Good + Book, square and tight binding, no owner marks, Signed below name to title page, spine ends softening and tone to bottom edge of boards & Very Good Jacket, not clipped, toning creasing , edge wear to top edge, in protective cover

Seller: Dallas Surplus Stacks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

IRVING, JOHN. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$494.57 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quarter blue cloth over yellow boards, with metallic blue spine lettering. Bottom edges of boards and board tips scuffed. Light staining to top edge of boards, only visible on the outside and not affecting the cloth. Top edge foxed, dustjacket a bit foxed around the edges. Association copy, signed to Sean Moye, a VT bookseller and friend of Irving's. Inscribed on the half-title.

Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada

IRVING, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$500.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: 8vo, cloth backed boards, d.w. N.Y.: Random Hpuse, (1972). First Edition. Fine. His second book.

Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House Inc, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1972.

Price: US$525.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: 1972 Random House FIRST edition, FIRST printing of Itrving's second novel. This book is i n VG-/Near FINE condition. It is **SIGNED** directly on the title page. . It is ex-library with the usual markings and old tape residue on an otherwise very nice HB. The DJ is not price clipped and is mylar wrapped. It is Near Fine with virtually no wear at all. A great collectible! **Brenbooks specializes in first editions and carries many Irving FIRSTS!

Seller: Bren-Books, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$625.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Advance uncorrected proof of the first edition. In Very Good condition, in blue printed wraps. Creasing, light sunning and soiling to wraps. Half-title page shows spotting and a black mark. Rare.

Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.

Irving, John. The Water-Method Man. Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$795.00 + shipping

Description: SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON a special, decorative bookplate. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. 1ST PRINTING. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. BEAUTIFUL, COLLECTIBLE COPY. Stated First edition. First printing. Irving's second novel. 365 pages. Great, collectible copy!

Seller: Books Plus, LLC, Lexington, SC, U.S.A.

Irving, John. THE WATER-METHOD MAN (signed 1st). Random House, New York, 1972.

Price: US$925.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Random House - 1972. 365 pages. 8vo. SIGNED 1st edition STATED on copyright page plus full numberline 98765432. Random House signifies their first editions contrary to others by stating FIRST EDITION in addition to beginning their number-line with 2 rather than 1. SIGNED and inscribed by John Irving directly to Title page: For __, John Irving. 365 pages. 1st state DJ with $6.95 price intact on flap. Book is Near Fine with only a touch of rubbing to edges. DJ is bright and clean. Only thing keeping this DJ from Fine condition is minor signs of wear at crown of dj. Basically, a tiny 1mm closed tear at crown and faint wrinkle with a most minor touch of toning to DJ edge. Flaws are overstated and hyper-critical. An incredible copy!

Seller: Medium Rare Books, Mountainside, NJ, U.S.A.

Irving, John. THE WATER-METHOD MAN. N. Y.: Random House, 1972, 1972.

Price: US$1250.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: First Edition. Signed by Author. His scarce second book, VG with bottom tips showing wear in a VG lightly worn and soiled D.J., but with a full page INSCRIPTION: "To George George, John Irving" sic, and in large letters, Irving has been PYNCHONIZING of late and his signature has become quite scarce, esp. on early books (H15-3)

Seller: NUDEL BOOKS, New York, NY, U.S.A.